How Beauty Was Saved, and Other Memories of the Sixties

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Washington, Amanda Alcenia Strickland, 1846-

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"How Beauty Was Saved, and Other Memories of the Sixties" by Mrs. James Madison Washington is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book reflects on the experiences of young Southern girls during the tumultuous times of the American Civil War, specifically delving into their bravery, challenges, and the social dynamics of the era. The narratives are imbued with a sense of nostalgia and reflect the complex realities faced by those living in the South during this transformative period. The book presents a collection of personal anecdotes centered around themes of courage and patriotism among Southern girls who navigate the dangers of war. Key stories include the daring escapades of a girl named Beauty who defends her beloved horse from confiscation by Union soldiers, a thrilling escape from Federal troops, and the struggles of family life amidst wartime disruptions. Through her vivid storytelling, Mrs. Washington captures the spirit of resilience, resourcefulness, and deep connection to home and heritage that characterized the lives of those affected by the Civil War. The book provides an intimate portrait of Southern society, particularly the experiences of women during a time of great upheaval. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

How Beauty was saved

The telltale gloves

The magic sign

A labor of love

The "Jayhawkers"

Memories of slave days

A narrow escape.

Credits:

Produced by Nahum Maso i Carcases and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2017-01-04